Bars & wine storage: toasting time spent at home

If you’re truly looking for a place where “everybody knows your name,” chances are you and your friends will never find a better spot to unwind than in your own home bar and wine cellar. Bar furniture and home wine racks can easily transform any space into a comfortable gathering spot. Make it uniquely yours by considering a theme that reflects your interests, such as sports or movies

The bar and powder room off this contemporary kitchen provide perfect access to the back yard and pool.

The bar and powder room off this contemporary kitchen provide perfect access to the back yard and pool.

A beverage cooler, frosted glass-front upper cabinets, and an espresso stain allow the bar area to stand out from the nearby kitchen.

A beverage cooler, frosted glass-front upper cabinets, and an espresso stain allow the bar area to stand out from the nearby kitchen.

The Spiral Cellar from Genuwine is enough to make guests stop and stare. The wine cellar can be part of a new build or a renovation project, and typically takes no more than three to five days to install.

The Spiral Cellar from Genuwine is enough to make guests stop and stare. The wine cellar can be part of a new build or a renovation project, and typically takes no more than three to five days to install.

This home wine bar comes equipped with a tasting table located just around the corner from the cellar, offering those at the table an unparalleled view of the area.

This home wine bar comes equipped with a tasting table located just around the corner from the cellar, offering those at the table an unparalleled view of the area.

Finishing a basement is a popular way for families to add extra square footage and entertaining space to their homes.

Finishing a basement is a popular way for families to add extra square footage and entertaining space to their homes.

What was once a closet has now been transformed into a home bar, complete with a wine rack, a small refrigerator and plenty of storage space.

What was once a closet has now been transformed into a home bar, complete with a wine rack, a small refrigerator and plenty of storage space.

These homeowners installed beer tap lines which run through a kitchen wall and connect to a kegerator in the basement.

These homeowners installed beer tap lines which run through a kitchen wall and connect to a kegerator in the basement.

Tucked back into an alcove, this cozy home bar is the perfect space to spend a relaxing evening for two. Unlike most bars, there is no technology in sight, just a simple chess board, all the better for really spending time with your companion.

Tucked back into an alcove, this cozy home bar is the perfect space to spend a relaxing evening for two. Unlike most bars, there is no technology in sight, just a simple chess board, all the better for really spending time with your companion.

A small wet bar area was one of the many visions from the builders that adds to the functionality of the space.

A small wet bar area was one of the many visions from the builders that adds to the functionality of the space.

These bar cabinets are an entertainers dream! They hold everything from wine to snacks to liquors and mixers.

These bar cabinets are an entertainers dream! They hold everything from wine to snacks to liquors and mixers.

Neutral materials, including locally sourced stone as shown in the kitchen bar area, and earth tones keep this home true to Tuscan style.

Neutral materials, including locally sourced stone as shown in the kitchen bar area, and earth tones keep this home true to Tuscan style.

A bar, topped with a curved granite counter, sits just off of the foyer and welcomes guests as they enter the home.

A bar, topped with a curved granite counter, sits just off of the foyer and welcomes guests as they enter the home.